$$$ - Uchi is by far one of the best sushi experiences Dallas has to offer ( & even Texas).

The fish is flown in daily from Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market.

Design: Midcentury Modern Eclectic.

Ambiance: Lively & elevated. Great place for a date night or an evening with close friends.

Must Order: Gyu-Toro & Hama Chili.

Local Tip: If Uchi cannot accept your rez, visit their sister restaurant Uchiba ( Located right above Uchi).

$$$ - Georgie is Michelin-Starred Chef Curtis Stone’s Neo-French-Brasserie Steakhouse located in the Knox-Henderson Area.

Design: Art Deco Modern

Ambiance: Lively & elevated. Great for a girls/guys night out dinner or date night.

Must Order: Rack of Lamb & Australian Prawns

Local Tip: If you don’t end up going for dinner, they have a delicious brunch menu on weekends.

$$ - Absolutely delicious Italian restaurant, located in the Plaza at Preston Center in University Park, features house-made pastas and breads, as well as fresh fish and proteins butchered in house.

Design: Minimal Scandinavian meets Mid-Century Modern

Ambiance: Lively. Great for couples or groups.

Must Order: Al Limone Linguini and Olive Oil Sunday.

Local Tip: It’s always busy! Make reservations ahead of time!

$$$ - If anyone’s brought old-school red-sauce Italian cooking into modern times, it’s the team behind New York’s Major Food Group, and you’ll definitely want a seat at the eagerly awaited Design District outpost of their flagship Carbone.

Design: Cozy old world Italian restaurant feels.

Ambiance: Very Lively. Great for a girls or guys night out,groups or a date night.

Must Order: Spicy Rigatoni & Meatballs

Local Tip: Reservations are made on Resy or via email, 30 days in advance, opening up at 9:00 AM CST. Make sure you book far in advance. If you can’t land a rez at Carbone, book their sister restaurant Vino(next to Carbone).

$$ - Modern chef driven cuisine inspired by Vietnamese and French techniques

Design: Cozy hole-in-the wall eclectic feels.

Ambiance: Small restaurant but always busy. Great for date nights and an evening with intimate friends.

Must Order: Banh Bao, Kimchi and Foie Gras Dumplings.

Local Tip: Eat family style here, so you can try a little bit of everything!

$$$- With its tiny, intimate location (inside a 1920s-era former home) and all the accolades (including a James Beard semifinalist nod for Best Chef, Southwest), this Bishop Arts District spot remains one of our favorites. When you make it in, you’ll be treated to chef/owner David Uygur’s seasonal Italian-inspired menus

Design: 1920’s home, eclectic & cozy.

Ambiance: small intimate, busy but never super loud. Perfect for intimate date nights or a place to dine with close friends.

Must Order: Taglierini with Truffles

Local tip: Bishop Arts District has live music on most nights and a fair share of bars that you can walk to after dinner.